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 Settlement ends Chemours challenge of permit to reduce PFAS entering the Cape Fear River

RALEIGH- An agreement signed today ends litigation without changing the discharge permit issued to Chemours for the treatment of contaminated groundwater to significantly reduce PFAS entering the Cape Fear River.  

The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) and Cape Fear Public Utility Authority (CFPUA) reached an agreement with Chemours to end the litigation over the permit issued by DEQ on September 15, 2022. Last month, Chemours filed a petition to challenge the permit. CFPUA intervened to support the permit.

Today’s agreement does not change the final permit conditions and includes measures by which Chemours will proceed toward compliance with the final PFAS permit limits. Those limits take effect six months after discharge from the treatment system begins. In the agreement, Chemours agrees to take specific steps and provide monthly reports on its progress during the six-month optimization period.  Chemours also agrees to dismiss its petition for a contested case hearing on the permit.

The National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit for the treatment system is part of the larger barrier wall remediation project to substantially reduce PFAS entering the Cape Fear River and impacting downstream communities.  Currently, contaminated groundwater from the facility site flows untreated directly into the Cape Fear River. This project is designed to reduce the largest ongoing source of PFAS at the Chemours facility that contaminates the river and reaches downstream water intakes. The project must be operational by March 15, 2023, under the terms of the Consent Order.  DEQ expects Chemours to take necessary actions to comply with the permit conditions and the Consent Order and meet its obligations to clean up the PFAS contamination impacting thousands of residents in at least eight counties and provide them with alternate water.  DEQ will continue to hold Chemours accountable for the cleanup and for preventing future impacts to North Carolinians.

The agreement is available online here.

Board of Commissioners approved multiple properties, all wooded lots, for auction on GovDeals

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The Board of Commissioners approved multiple properties, all wooded lots, for auction on GovDeals in the November 7, 2022 meeting. Pender County’s Auctions will be administered by GovDeals, an online auction service specializing in surplus government property liquidation. GovDeals will collect fees as outlined on each auction that will be passed on to the buyer.  All auctions are open to the public and there is no cost to register.   The general rules can be found here.  The County encourages all citizens to view surplus and bid on items of interest.  Auctions end in 30 days on December 9th, 2022.  View each auction for specific closing times.

Click here to view auctions on properties approved for sale on November 7th, 2022.

 

Andy Devane | Asset Manager
Pender County Finance Office  adevane@pendercountync.gov

Pender Soil and Water Conservation District seeks bids for Recovery Debris Removal

Pender Soil and Water is soliciting contractors and professional firms to perform the removal of stream debris in several locations in Pender County.  The planned work areas are referenced in maps that are part of the full bid package.  There will not be a group site showing for these projects, however, all bidding contractors are required to make a mandatory site visit to the areas and will have to sign a statement to verify.

Work must be completed according to the woody debris removal guidelines titled “Incremental effects of large woody debris removal of physical aquatic habitat”, the streamflow rehabilitation assistance program–debris removal and processing recommendations (GS 139-65), and the STRAP recommendations on permits for STRAP.  Pender Soil and Water will require that the debris be places outside of the stream along stream bank and on the same side that it originated.

Bids must clearly state the total price for completing the contract, not a price per foot.  Lengths referenced in this notice and on the project map are approximate and will not be used to determine payment or project completion.  Sealed bid sheets must be received no later than THURSDAY, DECEMBER 1, 2022 by 3 pm.  Mark outside of envelope with “Pender Soil and Water Conservation District Storm Debris project” and deliver to Pender Soil and Water Conservation District Office, 801 S. Walker St., Burgaw, NC  28425.  Please include reference letters or other documentation of prior work experience.  Questions regarding woody debris removal bid package should be directed to Pender Soil and Water Conservation District Office Staff at 910-259-9123, ext. 3.  Bids will be publicly opened and read aloud on Friday, December 2, 2022 at 9am.

Click here to view the full bid package.

 

 

USDA Site Assessment and Geotechnical Engineering Services for the Pender County Health and Human Services Building, RFQ # 221025-236

Pender County Government is seeking qualifications from a firm to conduct a USDA Environmental Site Assessment and Geotechnical engineering for services related to the site for the new Pender County Health and Human Services Building.  Pender County waives the Mini-Brooks Act and therefore also requests a proposal for pricing of the services as outlined in the RFQ.  The full report resulting from award of the contract shall be completed by February 20, 2023.

Click here to view the full RFQ.  Questions about this RFQ shall be directed to Trisha Newton, Purchasing Manager, at purchasing@pendercountync.gov and are due by November 15, 2022 at 12noon.  Answers to questions will be provided via an Addendum.

 Pender County Government will be accepting sealed responses from experienced firms interested in providing Environmental Site Assessment and Geotechnical services no later than December 5, 2022, at 12:00 pm. There will not be a public bid opening.  Responses should be submitted to in person or by FedEx/UPS/courier to 805 S. Walker Street, Burgaw, NC  28425.  Responses sent by US Mail should be submitted to PO Box 1578, Burgaw, NC  28425.  Pender County reserves the right to waive formalities in any response and to reject any or all responses.

RFQ # 221025-236.  An Addendum has been issued to provide soil boring locations and soils report requirements.  Click here to view RFQ # 221025-236 Addendum 1.

Tourism and Agriculture lead Pender County industries

BURGAW- For decades, tourism has trailed agriculture as the second leading industry in Pender County.

 

The friendly rivalry between the Pender County Extension Office and the Pender County Tourism Office has been good-natured. The county extension director, Mark Seitz, serves as an ex-officio on the Pender County Tourism Development Authority Board.

 

“When I reviewed the figures of our agriculture and timber revenue, for the first-time tourism became the leading industry in Pender County,” said Seitz.

 

Visitor spending in Pender County reached an all-time record of $165.29 million in 2021.

 

“Tourism is an economic driver in Pender County,” said Tammy Proctor, Pender County Tourism Director. “If the county had to replace the revenue from tourism, each household in Pender County would have to pay approximately $200 more in taxes.”

 

Both Seitz and Proctor cite the importance of agritourism.

 

“Agritourism is growing in Pender County,” said Seitz. “Generations have moved away from family farms. When our local farms offer tours, special events, and U-pick events at farms, they reconnect families to farms.”

 

“Natural resources attract visitors,” said Proctor. “Our blueberry farms, our wineries, our oyster farms and aquaculture, and event farms are tremendous attractions.”

 

For more information about attractions and agritourism, see the county’s tourism website at visitpender.com.

The PORT is open for permitting use

Pender County is pleased to announce that our central permitting software, known as the PORT, is now reopened.

We appreciate everyone’s patience while we worked to improve this vital service.

While we are confident that the system should function as intended for each user, we fully expect for some users to find problems or glitches with the PORT as we move through the next few weeks. We also will be continuing to make improvements as we begin to fully realize the new tools we have at our disposal, so things may continue to look slightly different over time.

Should you encounter an issue, please do not hesitate to contact us at 910-259-1201 or by email at permit@pendercountync.gov so that we can start the process to correct those issues in short order.

While we believe the PORT to be a convenient tool for the submission of all building and construction permits, Pender County Planning & Community Development continues to accept all applications and will always assist anyone with the permit process in person at either our Burgaw or Hampstead offices.

 

Update on the EnerGov PORT software

For those who use Pender County’s PORT for permitting requests, the County Staff continues to work with our vendors and support personnel on upgrades to the County’s central permitting software known as the PORT.
While the upgrade performed yesterday was a success overall, Staff has identified inconsistencies that must be corrected prior to reopening the PORT to ensure that user experiences are consistent and predictable.
Staff will continue to provide updates throughout the day and hope to have the PORT back up and running as soon as possible. We appreciate your patience while we work to improve County services and we apologize for any inconvenience.

Pender County North Carolina Stream Clearing and Snagging Services, RFP # 221025-235

The Pender County Planning & Community Development Department (Pender County) seeks to establish a contract with an experienced contractor to provide Clearing & Snagging services in designated creeks throughout the County. The primary responsibility of the Contractor will be to perform stream clearing, snagging, woody debris removal, and disposal in identified locations of drainage channels. The proposed work will be conducted in specified segments under the supervision of the Pender County Planning & Community Development Department and their designated Construction Field Representatives (CFRs). The purpose of the proposed work is to improve drainage resulting from woody debris deposition. The contractor will be tasked with implementing the proposed work scope and meeting the requirements developed under the Streamflow Rehabilitation and Assistance Program (StRAP).

Questions are due by Friday, November 4, 2022, at 5pm. The deadline to submit a proposal is Tuesday, November 15, 2022, at 4pm. Sealed proposals must be submitted via FedEx, UPS, or hand delivered to 805 S. Walker Street, Burgaw, NC 28425.

If you have questions please contact Daniel Adams at 910.259.0231.  Click here to view the full RFP # 221025-235.  Click here for Addendum 1: Questions and Answers.

Pender County reserves the right to reject any/all proposals.

Pender County Utilities Elevated Water Tank Maintenance, RFP # 221011-233

Pender County Utilities is accepting proposals from qualified firms to contract for a 10 year long term, full service maintenance and asset management program for the following elevated water storage tanks until 3:00 pm ET on December 7, 2022.

Tank Name Capacity
Tank #1 Maple Hill Elevated WST 150,000 Gallons
Tank #2 Rocky Point Elevated WST 300,000 Gallons
Tank #3 Hampstead Elevated WST 500,000 Gallons
Tank #4 Highway 210 Ground Concrete WST 200,000 Gallons
Tank #5 Topsail Elevated WST 500,000 Gallons
Tank #6 Malpass Corner Elevated WST 500,000 Gallons

Click here to obtain a full copy of RFP # 221011-233.  All information outlined in the Request for Proposal, along with any other pertinent facts necessary for a proper evaluation of this proposal, should be delivered to Pender County Utilities prior 3:00 pm ET on December 7, 2022.  Three bound and typewritten copies as well as one electronic copy of the RFP shall be presented in a sealed envelope per instructions on the request for proposal.  The outside of the package must be labeled with RFP # 221011-233 and the submitting firm’s name.

Proposals should be submitted to in person or by FedEx/UPS/courier to 805 S. Walker Street, Burgaw, NC  28425.  Proposals sent by US Mail should be submitted to PO Box 1578, Burgaw, NC  28425.  Proposals lost in the mail or otherwise delivered late cannot be considered.

The County reserves the right to waive formalities in any proposal and to reject any or all proposals in whole or in part with or without cause and/or to accept the proposal that in its judgment will be in the best interest of Pender County Utilities.

ADDENDUM 1 has been issued on November 15, 2022.  Click here to view.  

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